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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.90, 4,547.06 and 950.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.90, 4,547.06 and 950.78 is: 1,426.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.90 : 4,547.06 = 950.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.90/4,547.06 = 950.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.90x = 4,547.06 × 950.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.90x = 4,323,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,253.71/3,030.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.39

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